National Wellness Month Reminds Us to Care for Our Bodies

While caring for others should be a priority in our lives, we cannot forget that we must also care for ourselves. When we board a plane and listen to the flight attendant give the safety instructions, she tells us that, if we need an oxygen mask, we should put on our own first before we put one on the child or vulnerable person next to us. Why? Because if we don’t take care of ourselves, we may not be physically able to care for someone else.

The same holds true in our daily lives. As anyone who cares for the well-being of someone else knows, to properly care for this person, you must first take care of yourself. That doesn’t mean that you act selfishly or ignore others, but it does mean that you also value and care for yourself. This can be done in an unselfish way, and it’s truly important to our overall health.

That’s why the month of August focuses on self-care. August is National Wellness Month, and it “encourages individuals to make self-care a priority, build healthy routines, and support their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.”

So as we begin August, we want to share some ways you can care for yourself and even offer some PI products to help you along the way.

Make self-care a priority

Take some time to think about how you can relax, how you can decompress, how you can alleviate stress, or how you can do something to make yourself happy. Maybe it’s getting a new haircut, going for a jog, reading a book, listening to your favorite playlist, or going for acupuncture. Regardless of what helps you focus on care for yourself, make sure you take the time each day to do it, even if it’s just 10-15 minutes. Sometimes that’s all you need!

Build healthy routines

Our bodies thrive when we prioritize exercise. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control recommends that adults get “150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, such as 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week” and “2 days of muscle-strengthening activity each week.” That’s not too difficult, especially knowing that you can break the activity into separate times during the day. Choose an activity you love—playing a sport, walking or jogging, lifting weights, doing some squats, or hitting the gym—and add it to your day. You will feel better both mentally and physically.

Support your mental well-being

Taking care of our mental health is crucial. We are indeed experiencing a “mental health crisis” in the US. In July 2024, Mental Health America wrote that “nearly 60 million adults (23.08%) experienced a mental illness in the past year.”

While serious mental health issues require the help of a professional, those who experience situational stress, anxiety, or occasional sadness or loneliness can take steps to ameliorate these emotions and symptoms. Making friends, joining groups, putting down your phone and enjoying nature, exercising, and more can all improve your mood. Take some time today to reflect on what you need to boost your mental health.

Support your physical well-being

Do this by exercising and by eating healthy foods. Cut carbs and processed foods, add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, and eat whole grains and lean meat. Pay attention to the CDC guidelines mentioned above about exercise and make sure to take time each day to focus on improving your physical health.

Support your emotional well-being

The American Psychiatric Association’s 2024 mental health poll found that “43% of adults say they feel more anxious than they did the previous year,” and the majority of them say that “stress (53%) and sleep (40%) have the biggest impact on their mental health.” To reduce stress, we must not only get the proper amount of sleep each night (seven to nine hours is recommended each night), but we must take steps to reduce stress. Think about what helps you put aside the stressors in your life. Is it a fun night out with friends? A phone conversation with a parent? A nice bath or a date night with your partner? Or maybe it’s watching your favorite comedy. Laughing does wonders for mental health. Taking the time to set aside worries, even for just 20-30 minutes, will help energize you and give you a better perspective.

PI products to help improve your wellness

At Performance Inspired, we care about your mental and physical health. Our products are one piece of the proverbial puzzle that helps you be the best you possible. All of our products were created with you in mind and are made with clean and healthy ingredients that will help improve your lifestyle. Take a look at these (and others!) and determine how you can fit them into your daily routine.

Whole Food Multi Vitamin

While we should be able to get all the nutrients we need from foods, this is not always possible or feasible. Taking a daily multivitamin is a great way to supplement the vitamins and minerals you are missing. This Whole Food Multi Vitamin contains vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and essential minerals. Plus, we added 1 billion CFU of probiotics and branched-chain amino acids. It is also made with Whole Food Concentrates and an Energizing Herbal Complex to help give you the energy you need to get through the day.

Greens for Life

Most people don’t get enough greens in their diets. This formula, easily mixed with water, is a powerful blend of organic greens, organic mushrooms, an organic antioxidant blend, and BioCore® Digestive Enzymes. Together, these ingredients help improve your digestion, boost your immunity, increase your energy, aid in cognitive functioning, promote weight loss, reduce inflammation throughout the body, promote heart health, enhance your mood, and more!

Better Beet Powder

This superfood, mixed easily with water, contains nitric oxide to support your cardiovascular health, blood pressure, circulation, energy, and more. It’s a great addition to your daily regimen.